We have our own thoughts and opinions on this whole Sony hack and The Interview debacle, none of which are really appropriate for this kind of website. But what is appropriate for this website: wondering what the eff Guy Fieri is doing in the most controversial movie of the year.

El Jefe and the gang is back: now that Jon Favreau and Open Road Films have announced a re-release of the movie Chef at the end of the month, it’s safe to assume that the move is all about nabbing those awards — you know, Oscars and such. (The Hollywood Reporter shares that when Chef hits theaters again August 29, film guild members will be able to see it for free, so more incentive to see it and vote for it.) But does Chef have what it takes to go all the way? Is Favreau et al. hungry enough to get after it? Our analysis ahead: